2010 Usa Junior Hockey Team Roster
The 2010 USA Junior Hockey Team Roster was a highly anticipated lineup with a lot of potential. The team ended up finishing fifth in the tournament, but the roster included many players who went on to have successful professional careers. In this article, we will take a closer look at the roster from the 2010 tournament and see where these promising players are today.
Forwards
The forwards on the 2010 USA Junior Hockey Team Roster were led by future NHL star Ryan Bourque. Bourque had a solid tournament, scoring 3 goals and adding 2 assists in 7 games. He was also named one of Team USA's top three players of the tournament.
Other forwards on the roster included Jerry D'Amigo, Chris Kreider, and Kyle Palmieri. D'Amigo had a strong showing in the tournament, finishing with 2 goals and 4 assists in 7 games. Kreider, who would go on to have a successful NHL career with the New York Rangers, had a quiet tournament with 1 goal in 6 games. Palmieri finished with 1 goal and 3 assists in 6 games.
Defensemen
The defensemen on the 2010 USA Junior Hockey Team Roster were a talented group, led by John Ramage and Derek Forbort. Ramage had a solid tournament, finishing with 1 goal and 1 assist in 7 games. Forbort had a quiet tournament, finishing with 1 assist in 7 games.
Other notable defensemen on the roster included Justin Faulk and Jon Merrill. Faulk, who would go on to have a successful NHL career with the Carolina Hurricanes, finished the tournament with 2 assists in 7 games. Merrill, who would also go on to have a successful NHL career with the New Jersey Devils, finished with 1 assist in 6 games.
Goaltenders
The goaltenders on the 2010 USA Junior Hockey Team Roster were Jack Campbell and Mike Lee. Campbell was the clear number one goaltender for Team USA, starting all 7 games and finishing with a 3.17 goals against average and a .884 save percentage. Lee did not see any game action during the tournament.
Where Are They Now?
Many of the players on the 2010 USA Junior Hockey Team Roster have gone on to have successful professional careers. Ryan Bourque is currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL. Jerry D'Amigo is currently playing for the Ravensburg Towerstars of the DEL2 in Germany. Chris Kreider is still playing for the New York Rangers and has developed into one of the team's top forwards. Kyle Palmieri is playing for the New Jersey Devils and was named an NHL All-Star in 2019.
John Ramage is currently playing for the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL. Derek Forbort is playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. Justin Faulk was recently traded from the Carolina Hurricanes to the St. Louis Blues and is still playing in the NHL. Jon Merrill is currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings.
Jack Campbell is currently the starting goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings. Mike Lee is playing for the Krefeld Pinguine of the DEL in Germany.
Conclusion
The 2010 USA Junior Hockey Team Roster was a roster full of promising players who have gone on to have successful professional careers. Though the team did not perform as well as many had hoped in the tournament, it was still a valuable experience for these young players who were just starting out in their careers. It will be exciting to see where these players go in the future and what they accomplish on the ice.
